2026/2027, Fall Term, Course-Based Contract Opportunities, B.Arts/B.Ed Integrated Program – PENT - #229696

PENT Indigenous Teacher Education is seeking qualified, Contract Academic Staff to teach the following three credit hour courses during the Fall session of 2026. The instructors will be responsible for content delivery with expectations consistent with offerings of this course within the appropriate department. Qualified candidates must possess strong teaching, communication and organizational skills, and demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness. These courses will be delivered in an online, synchronous format.

12.153 Introduction to Socio-Cultural Anthropology

September 8 – November 24 – Tuesday Evenings – 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Socio-cultural anthropology focuses on the local and global cultural dynamics and factors that influence the ways that human beings construct, conduct and understand their lives. This course establishes the history and development of anthropology as a discipline, and discusses socio-cultural fieldwork methods. The course then provides an overview of anthropological studies, analysis and explanations concerning patterns and changes in human behaviour in the areas of gender, family, religion, economy, politics, and social inequality and conflict.

54.291 Modern Latin America

September 9 – December 9 – Wednesday Evenings – 5:00 – 8:00 PM

A study of selected topics pertaining to the history of post-colonial Central and South America, covering the period from the overthrow of colonial rule (1825) to the present.

Qualifications: Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in an area related to the topic of instruction. Applicants may seek to establish an experiential/traditional equivalency to the Master’s degree and are invited to contact the Chair of the Selection Committee at the address below on how to establish equivalent academic or professional credentials.

Salary: $8132.00 per 3 credit hour course

Application deadline: June 30, 2026 or until the positions are filled.

Interested educators are invited to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, course evaluations or other evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, evidence of citizenship or Canadian Immigration status, and the names of three referees in a single pdf file to:

John Minshull

Brandon University

Email: [email protected]

Issued June 19, 2026

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, contact HR at [email protected]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.